Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder Embrace Idyllic Farm Life (And It’s Not All Glam)
Twilight alum Nikki Reed just gave her followers a raw look at her non-glamorous farm life with husband Ian Somerhalder and their two kids. Say goodbye to Hollywood glitz, folks! In a recent Instagram post, the 36-year-old actress shared her daily grind—think 18-hour work days, muddy animals, and a whole lot of “putting the farm back together.” Not exactly the glitzy LA lifestyle, right? Reed’s candid updates show that life on a farm means serious work, especially after the heavy rains and floods that have swept through their California property.
Reed and Somerhalder, who have a 7-year-old daughter and a 20-month-old son, made the bold move away from Hollywood over a year ago. “I can’t personally envision a life without that connection to plants and soil,” Reed told E! News, emphasizing the need for their kids to have a grounding experience in nature amidst today’s tech-saturated environment. With screens dominating children’s lives more than ever, she argues that immersing them in nature is the antidote. Who knew a couple of vampires would take their parenting cues from the great outdoors?
Ian Somerhalder, now 46, also chimed in on their lifestyle shift, admitting to E! News in November that while the shift to farm life is a ton of work, it offers its own kind of idyllic charm. “I live in my cowboy boots,” he joyfully declared. With the ability to produce most of their own food, they’re living that authentic homesteading dream. But they aren’t the only celebs turning their backs on the Hollywood grind.
Ellen DeGeneres, for example, wrapped up her long-running talk show in 2022 amid a storm of controversies, opting to leave Hollywood behind entirely. Eliza Dushku is also rebranding herself as a mental health professional after leaving her acting roots, while Evangeline Lilly announced an indefinite hiatus from acting, leaning into a life that prioritizes fulfillment over fame.
From farm fields to life transformations, it seems many stars are seeking something deeper than Hollywood’s fleeting glow. Maybe it’s time for all of us to step outside and enjoy some fresh air too!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! News, Boston Magazine, SFGate
